Watch this Episode! Wines tasted in this episode: 2005 Fichet Macon Ige Chateau London 2002 Domaine Barat Chablis Fourneaux 2004 Droin Chablis Les Clos 2003 Francois Jobard Meursault Charmes Today Gary Vaynerchuk tackles the wonderful word of white burgundy and really focuses on Chablis and obviously talks about the Jets big win in Buffalo and all the comments...

Another selection from importer Old Bordeaux Wines and much better luck with this one than the rose. This is a ‘traditional’ style premier cru that sees no oak - only stainless steel. Aromas of stonefruit, lemon rind, minerals and struck match with the first signs of nutty bottle age showing. ...

Opened up pretty tight but breathed up very nicely. Matchbox character on the nose and the solids flavours gradually built up. In the background is a little Peach. On the palate it has lovely balance and tightness with firm acid. The peach is joined by a little biscuit and nut ...

I was grubbing around and found some old tasting notes – I usually write them on scraps of paper that are occasionally misplaced, or lost forever. Anyway, I found some on this wine, and I thought it was worthwhile posting a note. I have seen this wine a couple of ...

I didn’t buy any 2004 Raveneaus, but luckily I had a friend drop over on the weekend with a bottle in hand. We all need friends like this. A kind of New World nose: preserved lemons and a bit of butterscotch, green apple skins and a lick of wet stone; ...

There is a great…..although at 50-ish meg …..weighty podcast over at Grape Radio. Jacques Lardière and Burghound Allen Meadows present and discuss the Grand Cru wines of Maison Louis Jadot …..I’ve been to one of Allens talks in Sydney and he is extremely knowledgeable and is able to pass on ...

Hook & Ladder, “The Tillerman” White, Russian River Valley 2005 ($16/sample provided by the winery) Hook & Ladder Winery was started by former San Francisco firefighter Cecil De Loach who purchased ... I did try their white blend, “The Tillerman”, and look forward to finding other wines to buy ... and Sangiovese. Hook & Ladder is a bit coy about the blend of the white version only disclosing...

Seven Tiki White Rum Fiji 40% alcohol by volume This is 42 Below’s newest product and is made in Fiji . It has a very restrained, clean and almost vodka nose and is a thick clear white spirit at room temperature. At room temperature it hints at cinnamon, malt and palm sugar and is vaguely reminiscent of syrah. Over ice the spicy notes become more pronounced and it takes...

Seven Tiki White Rum Fiji 40% alcohol by volume This is 42 Below’s newest product and is made in Fiji . It has a very restrained, clean and almost vodka nose and is a thick clear white spirit at room temperature. At room temperature it hints at cinnamon, malt and palm sugar and is vaguely reminiscent of syrah. Over ice the spicy notes become more pronounced and it takes...

Seven Tiki White Rum Fiji 40% alcohol by volume This is 42 Below’s newest product and is made in Fiji . It has a very restrained, clean and almost vodka nose and is a thick clear white spirit at room temperature. At room temperature it hints at cinnamon, malt and palm sugar and is vaguely reminiscent of syrah. Over ice the spicy notes become more pronounced and it takes...